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Richland Student Farms
Welcome to Richland Student Farms!
Students get their hands dirty at the Student Farm, an outdoor classroom for research, demonstration and crop production.
Here, students learn agribusiness and entrepreneurial skills through small farm production in the greenhouse and managing an array of plant sales and farmers markets.
Upcoming Events
2026 Holiday Market
Friday, December 4 & Saturday, December 5 | 10 AM – 2 PM
Michael D Andreas Agriculture Building (3950 E College Pk Dr, Decatur, IL 62521)
Shop local this holiday season by picking up houseplants, hanging baskets, baked goods, soaps, handmade items, and much more at the Richland Student Farms Holiday Market! There will even be fun activities for the kids.
LINK/EBT can be used at the market.
What We Do
Farmers Markets
Every year, Richland Community College hosts Farmers Markets throughout the summer – where community members can purchase baked goods, soaps, plants, fresh produce and more from local vendors.
In 2026, the Summer Farmers Markets were held monthly on Wednesdays from 3 PM – 7 PM.
Special Markets
Students also gain more entrepreneurial experiences by putting together the annual special markets like the Spring Market (May), Fall Market (October), and Holiday Market (December).
Plant Sale
During the spring semester, students work in the greenhouse to cultivate plants for the Plant Sale in May – which is held alongside the Spring Market.
Contact Our Team
Deanna Koenigs
Greenhouse & Small Farm CoordinatorAgriculture
Michael D. Andreas Agriculture Building, AG105
(217) 875-7200, Ext. 6442